Izard County Bridge Report Card
Izard County scores 45 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Izard County, Arkansas
Izard County has 105 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 19 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 18.1% is above the 5.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 18,206 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Izard County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 45/100 (F). The county has 105 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 19 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 18,206 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 18.1% | 36.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 19.7% of measured traffic | 14.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.9% | 3.8 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 44 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 92,410 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 18.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.9% |
| Average Bridge Age | 44 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 18,206 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Izard County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moccasin Creek Rd. over Moccasin Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1998 |
| SH 56 Izard County over Calico Cr; Randhill Rd. | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,101 | 1941 |
| SH 56 Izard County over Piney Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,000 | 1949 |
| SH 56 Izard County over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,867 | 1955 |
| Sh/56 Izard County over Little Piney Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,700 | 1971 |
| CR 36 Izard County over Nasty Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,460 | 1939 |
| SH 56 Izard County over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,228 | 1957 |
| SH 56 Izard County over Hars Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,228 | 1957 |
| CR 6 Izard County over Bailey Brooks Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 950 | 1974 |
| CR 21 Izard County over Bailey Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 755 | 1993 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.